A patient is diagnosed with a disease that affects fibrous tissue. In which musculoskeletal area should the nurse expect the patient to experience health problems? Select all that apply.
A. Distal tibia and fibula
B. Teeth
C. Skull bones
D. Shoulders
E. Hips
Answer: C
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A patient's electrocardiogram ST segment tracing is deflected from baseline. The nurse would conduct assessment for which condition?
1. Ventricular muscle injury 2. Atrial muscle injury 3. Respiratory acidosis 4. Hypocalcemia
The physician diagnoses a 3-cm cyst in the ovary of a 28-year-old client. You expect the initial treatment to include:
a. beginning hormone therapy. b. scheduling a laparoscopy to remove the cyst. c. examining the client after her next menstrual period. d. aspirating the cyst and sending the fluid to pathology.
The primary care provider orders a calorie count for a patient who is malnourished. Over a 24-hour period, the patient consumes 24 grams of fat. Which of the following denotes the patient's caloric intake of fat?
1. 96 2. 120 3. 216 4. 240
Factor(s) most likely to lead to Metabolic acidosis:
a. Diabetic Ketoacidosis, renal failure b. Heart Failure c. Vasovagal dysfunction d. None of the above